Joan Ward Black Obituary
We bid farewell to Joan Ward Black of Metairie, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 31, 2025 at the age of 89. Joan Ward touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Ward Black to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Raymond J. Black; her parents, Lynn Ward and Edna Ward; her sisters, Letty Ward and Mary Ward Gros; and her brother-in-law Donald Gros.
She is survived by: her sons, David Moreau (Rosalyn), Daryl Moreau (Jill) and Doug Moreau; her grandchildren, Adam Moreau (Cory) and Hannah Moreau; her nephews, Ward Gros (Anita), John Gros (Becky) and Andrew Gros (Alison); her niece Donna Bourgeois (Randy); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Rachel, Emily Ribando-Gros, Jennifer Quigley, Camille Gros, Cecile Gros, Joseph, Jacob Quigley, Paul Gros and Drew Gros; and her cousin Donald Brinkman (Charlene).
Visitation was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home (5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joan's memory to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church or Animal Rescue New Orleans.
